Family, friends and fans bid farewell to the salsa giant at the iconic St. Patrick's Cathedral.

With his gangster image, Colón ruffled the feathers of the musical establishment, but thrilled millions of fans as he displayed the raw rhythmic possibility of salsa Willie Colón, who has died in New York at the age of 75, was many things: master blaster of Nuyorican salsa; Puerto Rican superstar; actor in Mexican soap operas; an activist and, later, a reactionary in New York politics. These are just a few of the myriad accomplishments of a musician who always seemed to be in a hurry to move ...

The Bronx, NY-born musician was best known as a trombonist but was also a bandleader and producer who blended Puerto Rican music with jazz.

US salsa icon Willie Colón has passed away at the age of 75. He was renowned as a trombonist, bandleader, and producer.

Colón charted 20 titles on Top Tropical Albums during his lifetime, including seven top 10s.

The salsa music pioneer died Saturday at 75.

Urban salsa music pioneer Willie Colón to be remembered at New York funeral  AP News

With his gangster image, Colón ruffled the feathers of the musical establishment, but thrilled millions of fans as he displayed the raw rhythmic possibility of salsa

Willie Colon, American salsa legend and iconic trombonist and composer, died on Saturday

Willie Colón, the influential trombonist and orchestra leader who pioneered salsa music with hits like 'El Malo' and 'Gitana,' has passed away at the age of 75.

His career spanned 60 years and dozens of albums and had been named among the most influential Latino artists of all time.

Willie Colón, a renowned figure in urban salsa music, has passed away at the age of 75.

"I only cared about the music."

Blades shared an expanded tribute on his website and remembered Colón as a close friend, collaborator, and 'titan of salsa'

Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny has joined other artists in paying tribute to US salsa pioneer Willie Colón, who died at age 75, acknowledging his significant influence.

Willie Colón, a pivotal figure in salsa music alongside Héctor Lavoe and honored by Bad Bunny, has passed away at the age of 75.

"From me and Los Sobrinos, we wish Willie Colón rests in peace," Bad Bunny said, referencing his own live band.

Salsatrombonist en zanger Willie Colón is op 75-jarige leeftijd overleden. Dat meldt zijn familie op sociale media. Colón overleed in New York, waar hij in 1950 werd geboren. "Bedroefd late

Legendary Salsa Musician Willie Colón has died at the age of 75. Willie's Facebook page shared a statement early Saturday morning to confirm the news, saying, "It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband,…